Episodes

  • Episode 258: The Power of Herbs for Lyme and Chronic Disease with Dr. Bill Rawls

    Episode 258: The Power of Herbs for Lyme and Chronic Disease with Dr. Bill Rawls
    Oct 1 2024
    For over 30 years, Dr. Bill Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis with chronic Lyme disease abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness for defending against microbes and other root causes of illness. Today, he works to bring life and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology. Through his bestselling books, Unlocking Lyme and The Cellular Wellness Solution, Dr. Rawls demonstrates why crucial herbal phytochemicals are key to protecting cellular health and strengthening the body's defense against illness. Dr. Rawls is also the founder of Vital Plan, a holistic health company, where he developed the signature Restore Kit™, an advanced herbal protocol that has helped thousands to reclaim vibrant health. In this episode, Dr. Rawls shares his story and how he uses herbs to support the immune system and prevent against chronic disease. Key Topics: - Dr. Rawls’ history with Lyme disease - The shortcomings of the current medical system - Getting to the root causes of illness - What causes cellular stress and what cells need - Studies that support using herbs - How herbs protect the cells against stress - The problem with antibiotics s - Four stages of the immune system - Which herbs are protective to cells To learn more about Dr. Rawls, go to vitalplan.com and RawlsMD.com.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 257: Why Your Cortisol Is Waking You Up at Night with Renee Kindler

    Episode 257: Why Your Cortisol Is Waking You Up at Night with Renee Kindler
    Sep 24 2024
    Renee Kindler is a Family Nurse Practitioner helping busy women to boost their energy, sleep better, and think more clearly by balancing their nutrients and hormones so they can show up in their life everyday exactly how they want! She is the founder of Aonani Functional Medicine. She earned her MSN from Gonzaga University and is passionate about sharing the tremendous impact of identifying what is disrupting your sleep, making you tired, and stealing your focus. Key Topics: - What cortisol is and why you need it - When cortisol starts working against you - Symptoms of low cortisol and how to test - The cortisol-blood sugar connection - The difference between cortisol and cortisone - Why sleep is so important for managing cortisol - Reasons you’re waking up in the middle of the night - The best way to prep for good sleep - How melatonin plays a role in cortisol balance Get Renee’s free tips for better sleep handout at https://www.reneekindler.com/sleep Thanks to our sponsors: Factor: Head to Factormeals.com/spark50 and use code spark50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Seed: Go to seed.com/spark and use code 25spark to get 25% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01 Synbiotic.
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    53 mins
  • Episode 256: Tools to Create Safety in Your Nervous System with Grace Secker

    Episode 256: Tools to Create Safety in Your Nervous System with Grace Secker
    Sep 17 2024
    Grace Secker is founder & CEO of Elevate Therapy & Wellness, a private practice for therapy and coaching, and the creator of the Mind-Body Healing Method, is a holistic licensed psychotherapist, certified yoga therapist and nervous system coach for people who struggle with chronic pain, fatigue and disordered eating. She has more than ten years of experience in working with clients in a holistic approach helping clients go from bed ridden with pain, fatigue and food sensitivities to being able to exercise without pain, eat anything they want and have the energy in their life to thrive knowing they don’t have to fear chronic conditions. After healing her own eating disorder, chronic pain and fatigue using the mind-body connection, Grace now specializes in helping people understand the connection between their minds and bodies so they can get back the life they love and get out of mental and physical patterns that keep them stuck. Key Topics: - Grace’s story of overcoming pain, fatigue, and mental health issues - Why we need to understand the mind-body connection in order to heal - The hidden root causes of chronic pain and fatigue - What the nervous system is and what it does - How to strengthen the nervous system response to manage stress response - Somatic practices and why they’re trending - When to choose a bottom-up or top-down approach to healing - How to learn to stop dissociating Learn more about Grace and work with her at https://www.elevatetherapywellness.com. Follow Grace on Instagram at @heal.with.grace Grab Erin’s stress-busting nutrition guide here: https://mailchi.mp/5bf7e5c21f62/stress-busting-nutrition-guide
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    41 mins
  • Episode 255: Decrease Codependency in Your Marriage to Increase Connection with Richard Kerry

    Episode 255: Decrease Codependency in Your Marriage to Increase Connection with Richard Kerry
    Sep 10 2024
    Richard Kerry is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with couples and individuals. In this episode, Richard and Erin discuss Richard’s work as a marriage therapist and the most common issues he sees with marriages in conflict (codependency and faulty core beliefs from trauma). They share stories from their own marriage and ways they try to work on their individual issues in order to decrease codependency and connect consistently with each other. Key Topics: - The biggest challenges in marriage today - When to know if you need individual counseling or counseling as a couple - Creating healthy emotional and physical intimacy - Connecting with your partner in a vulnerable way - The importance of differentiation in a marriage - Conflict styles that stall a marriage Sponsor: Use the code sparking to get 40% off the yearly pass at Beducated here: https://beducate.me/september
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    47 mins
  • Episode 254: How to Address Female Hormone Imbalances with Dr. Erin Ellis

    Episode 254: How to Address Female Hormone Imbalances with Dr. Erin Ellis
    Sep 3 2024
    Dr. Erin Ellis began her career working with her business degree in restaurant management and though she enjoyed this line of work, she knew she was meant for more. In 2010, she was diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 31. Receiving this diagnosis and kicking its butt gave her the drive, the motivation and the determination to get out of her own way and become that doctor that she always wanted to be. Having had a cancer diagnosis at such a young age, her mission and passion now is to empower those to take control of their health. This diagnosis proved to her that life is too short to feel sub-optimal and given the right tools, your body has the innate ability to heal itself naturally. Key Topics: - How a cancer diagnosis took Dr. Ellis on a journey to heal the root - Female hormone imbalances: normal or not? - How the birth control pill is not supposed to fix an imbalance - Why you should start listening to your hormone communication system - How to deal with uncomfortable symptoms naturally - The role adrenals play in sex hormones - The best time to test hormones and what kinds of tests to use - The impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on hormones long-term. Social Media Links: * Dr. Erin Ellis website: https://drerinellis.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drerinellisnmd/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd * Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drerinellis/ * Period Tip Tuesday SignUp: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/129653/79456790668903797/share * Fix My Period FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/470429440943215 Freebies: * Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ * 7 Hormones Affecting Weight Loss Goals: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/
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    40 mins
  • Episode 253: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy and Avoid Postpartum Depletion with Melissa Dean

    Episode 253: How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy and Avoid Postpartum Depletion with Melissa Dean
    Aug 27 2024
    Melissa Dean (she/her) is a midwife and the founder of Casa Natal Birth and Wellness Center, located in Los Gatos, California. As a functional and integrative medicine practitioner, Melissa combines her expertise in women's health with her midwife practice. She provides care with an emphasis on holistic health modalities to bring wellness to women in every stage of their health: including childbirth, transition to motherhood and beyond. Key Topics: - Postpartum depletion: what it is and how it affects us - How Melissa got into the midwife business - Labwork to get to prepare for a healthy pregnancy - What to prioritize in the postpartum period - The most important meal of the day for new moms - Handling depression and anxiety while depleted - Checking for gestational diabetes (without the nasty drink) - Supporting yourself after birth trauma Grab Melissa's guide to 5 Nutrition Tips and Overcoming Postpartum Depletion at https://casa-natal.com/postpartum-depletion/ and follow her on Instagram @casanatalbirthcenter
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    50 mins
  • Episode 252: ADHD and Relationships: Practical Tools for Building Bridges with Dr. Tamara Rosier

    Episode 252: ADHD and Relationships: Practical Tools for Building Bridges with Dr. Tamara Rosier
    Aug 20 2024
    Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., is the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization. She is the author of Your Brain’s Not Broken. She is a popular conference and keynote speaker is a frequent guest on podcasts and has published numerous articles about living with ADHD. Her new book, You, Me and Our ADHD Family is available for pre-order now. Key Topics: - How a neurodivergent brain works differently than a neurotypical brain - Working memory issues are not character flaws - The difference in an interest-based nervous system and importance-based nervous system - All the “monkeys” in the brain that make up ADHD parts - How to find your window of tolerance when you have ADHD - How to support your big emotions and those of your loved ones - The difficulties with rejection sensitivity, masking, and people-pleasing for those with ADHD Preorder Dr. Rosier’s book here for 40% off: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/579833 Sponsor: Go to seed.com/spark and use code SPARK25 to get 25% off Seed’s DS-01 synbiotic.
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    54 mins
  • Episode 251: Why You Should Try Tapping to Reduce Your Stress with Brad Yates

    Episode 251: Why You Should Try Tapping to Reduce Your Stress with Brad Yates
    Aug 13 2024
    Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Brad is the author of the best-selling children's book "The Wizard's Wish," the co-author of the best-seller "Freedom at Your Fingertips," and a featured expert in the film “The Tapping Solution.” He has also been a presenter at a number of events, including Jack Canfield's Breakthrough to Success, has done teleseminars with “The Secret” stars Bob Doyle and Dr. Joe Vitale, and has been heard internationally on a number of internet radio talk shows. Brad also has over 1000 videos on YouTube, that have been viewed over 48 million times. Key Topics: - How Brad went from professional acting to tapping - Emotional freedom techniques and how they help release stress - How stress impacts the body - The science behind tapping - What issues tapping is good for and how it rewires beliefs - The basics of EFT and a live demonstration Get Brad’s 5 Day Program at tapwithBrad.com and follow him on social media and YouTube at TapWithBrad. Sponsor: head to FactorMeals.com/spark50 and use code spark50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Use the code spark50 at checkout.
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    52 mins